Description
This No Bake Patriotic Cheesecake is a festive and easy dessert featuring red, white, and blue layers perfect for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or any celebration. With a creamy no-bake cheesecake filling and a buttery graham cracker crust, it’s both eye-catching and delicious—ideal for summer gatherings and patriotic parties.
Ingredients
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese
1/2 cup white sugar
2+ cups cool whip
Red and blue gel food dye
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup each red, white, and blue candy melts
2 tablespoons shortening or coconut oil (optional, for smoothing candy melts)
Patriotic sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
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Line and lightly grease a 6-inch springform pan.
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Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into pan. Freeze for 10 minutes.
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In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Gently fold in cool whip.
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Divide mixture into 3 parts: color one red, one blue, and leave one white.
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Spoon dollops of each color onto the crust and smooth out evenly.
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Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
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Melt each color of candy melts separately, adding shortening if needed for a smoother consistency.
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Once the cheesecake is set, remove from the pan and smooth edges.
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Drizzle with candy melts and top with patriotic sprinkles.
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Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
Can be made a day ahead.
Use fresh berries for a natural topping.
Swap crust with chocolate cookies for a flavor twist.
Substitute Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream if desired.
To freeze, wrap tightly and store up to one month. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
